J Rheumatol
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Review Case Reports
"Centripetal flagellate erythema": a cutaneous manifestation associated with dermatomyositis.
We describe 3 patients with dermatomyositis who presented with flagellate erythema. This cutaneous eruption is characterized by erythematous linear lesions on the trunk and proximal extremities. ⋯ Review of the literature and records of 183 patients with connective tissue diseases from our institution has shown that this peculiar eruption has been reported only in dermatomyositis. Because of the location of this eruption, we encourage the use of the term "centripetal flagellate erythema" to distinguish this entity from other linear eruptions seen in patients with connective tissue diseases.
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Review Case Reports
Pyomyositis: clinical features and predisposing conditions.
To describe the manifestations of nontropical pyomyositis and associated comorbid conditions that may predispose to pyomyositis. ⋯ Onset of pyomyositis is usually insidious, with progression to purulent collections. Comorbid conditions likely predispose patients to pyomyositis and may contribute to delay in diagnosis and treatment. Increased awareness of this disease, especially in an immunosuppressed patient, should lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment with improved outcomes.
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Editorial Comment Review
Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-glucocorticoid axis function in rheumatoid arthritis.
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Letter Review Case Reports
Adenocarcinoma of the lung associated with eosinophilia and hidebound skin.
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Review Case Reports
Fungal arthritis due to Pseudallescheria boydii (Scedosporium apiospermum).
Musculoskeletal infections by fungal agents are uncommon conditions. Pseudallescheria boydii is an ubiquitous saprophytic fungus frequently involved in maduromycosis but rarely in septic arthritis. We describe a case of Pseudallescheria boydii destructive suppurative arthritis and osteomyelitis of the knee in an adult Guadeloupean man. Osteoarticular infections due to Pseudallescheria boydii are reviewed.